Job Description

At Rowe Veterinary Hospital we're excited to invite a passionate and friendly Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team! We are looking to recruit a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) who will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst promoting pet wellbeing and supporting the clinical team - a very important part of the role is to be passionate about cats! We are Bristol's only fully dedicated cat only clinic.

The role will be responsible for supporting the team with taking care of the wellbeing of pets by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working at reception and providing support to the Veterinary nurses and Veterinary Surgeons as required. No day is ever the same so you can expect something different.

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Care Assistant

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a genuine love for animal care and welfare. The ideal candidate should thrive in a busy team environment and be confident working independently when needed. Previous experience in a veterinary practice (paid or voluntary) is highly desirable, along with a strong willingness to learn.

Experience with animals or in healthcare would be an added advantage.

Strong communication skills and the ability to show empathyExcellent customer service experience, with a professional approach to dealing with the public A valid driving license, as travel between our 6 sites is required Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and handling, with a solid understanding of animal welfare needs Resilience to handle potentially emotional and distressing situations A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage your workload efficiently Previous experience in a veterinary environment is desirable


Your shift pattern

You will work 34 hours across 4 days per week Monday - Thursday, working 8 hour shifts according the rota between 8 am and 7 pm on a mix of early and lates - either 8 am - 5 pm or 10 am - 7 pm.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
6.6 weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care

Up to 21,662 DOE